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Hinduism and Sikhism

INTRODUCTION

This Subject Guide is intended as a guide to the research collection of the ASU Libraries for topics in Hinduism and Sikhism. The arrangement of sources is loosely by type and all call numbers and locations are given for the user's convenience.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Bibliographies
  • Indexes
  • Dictionaries
  • Encyclopedias
  • Specialized Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and Other Sources
  • Atlases

    BIBLIOGRAPHIES

    Many of the dictionaries and encyclopedias listed below provide supplemental bibliographies with their discussion, for example, of a particular diety, a philosophical or religious concept, or a survey article on a broad topic such as Hinduism, Sikhism, or Vedic literature. The periodical indexes described in this Subject Guide will also contain citations to books and articles. There are, however, some ready-made bibliographies on Hinduism and Sikhism which list both general introductions to and specific studies on these religious traditions.
    1. Adams, Charles J., ed. Reader's Guide to the Great Religions. 2nd ed. New York: Free Press, 1977.
      BL 80.2 .A35x 1977 HAYDEN REF

      "The purpose of this volume is to give bibliographical guidance to persons . . . interested in learning more of the world's great religious traditions" (Preface). Contains chapters for Hinduism and Sikhism, both written by scholars, which offer a narrative introduction to the history and development of each tradition. Citations to books and articles are contained within the narrative as opposed to a separate listing.

    2. Dell, David J., et. al. Guide to the Hindu Religion. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1981.
      BL 1202 .D4x HAYDEN REF

      Excellent bibliography of books, articles, and reference materials published through 1978 on all aspects of Hinduism with detailed annotations for each citation. The arrangement of citations follows an outline provided in the contents pages. This outline consists of twelve major categories (e.g., History of Hinduism, Hindu Ritual and Practice) and various subdivisions for each major category (e.g., History of Shavite Sects, Yoga and Related Practices). Following the outline for each major category and its subdivisions are narrative explanations of the scope of that category with appropriate references to other categories in the outline.

    3. Holland, Barron, comp. Popular Hinduism and Hindu Mythology: An Annotated Bibliography. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 1979.
      BL 1202 .H6x HAYDEN REF

      Another excellent bibliography of books and articles published through 1978 stressing popular Hinduism, Hindu mythology, and the religion of contemporary India as opposed to the religious heritage of ancient India. Citations are arranged according to an outline provided in the table of contents but an author index and detailed subject index are included. One or two sentence non-evaluative annotations are given "when the title does not adequately identify the contents of the work" (Preface).

    4. Karpinski, Leszek M., comp. Religious Life of Man: Guide to Basic Literature. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow, 1978.
      BL 41 .K36x HAYDEN REF

      Annotated, selected bibliography, consisting almost exclusively of English-language material, intending to offer the user a basic reading list for a number of religious traditions including Hinduism and Sikhism. Like Dell and Holland (Entries 2 and 3) above, Karpinski has arranged the citations according to an outline, though one far less detailed than Dell's. Consult the "Table of Contents" for this outline.

    5. Patterson, Maureen L. P. South Asian Civilizations: A Bibliographic Synthesis. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1981.
      DS 339 .P3x HAYDEN REF

      Massive bibliography of some 28,000 books, articles, dissertations, and government documents. As is evident from its title, this bibliography is not limited to India or its religious dimensions. Citations are arranged alphabetically by author under headings given in a detailed 83-page "Outline of Headings." Each citation is numbered and the outline provides the number for the first citation under a particular heading, thereby making browsing possible. However, religious topics are scattered throughout the outline. There is both an author and subject index. No annotations are given and the coverage of Sikhs and Sikhism is limited.

    6. Satyaprakash. Hinduism: A Select Bibliography. Gurgaon, Haryana, India: Indian Documentation Service, 1984.
      BL 1202 .A55x HAYDEN STACKS

      "This compilation lists over 11,000 research and general interest articles, research papers, notes, news and book reviews, from 231 journals . . . relating to Hinduism" (Preface). Also includes articles from two Indian newspapers and covers the period 1962-1983. Arrangement is alphabetical by author and subject. Note: Journals indexed are all published in India.

    7. Rai, Priya Muhar, comp. Sikhism and the Sikhs: An Annotated Bibliography. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 1989.
      BL 2018 .R35x 1989 HAYDEN STACKS

      Annotated bibliography of books and articles in English published since 1965. Citations are listed alphabetically by author under seven broad headings (e.g., Sikh History, Sikh Gurus) with no subdivisions listed in the table of contents. However, author and subject indexes provide the user a measure of precision these broad headings do not afford.

    INDEXES

    Access to periodical literature, chapters from anthologies or Festschriften, and books is crucial to the study of Hinduism and Sikhism. The bibliographies listed above do provide such access but tend to be selective and often cover only a specific time period. Indexes generally provide on-going and more comprehensive coverage. The following is a listing of the indexes available and the annotations for individual citations will state whether coverage extends to periodical literature, books, chapters, or any combination thereof. These annotations will also briefly describe the internal arrangement of the indexes in order to facilitate ease of use.
    1. Religion Index One: Periodicals. Evanston, IL: American Theological Library Association, 1949- . Annual.
      BL 1 .I5x HAYDEN REF (Located on Table 7B)

      This is the major English-language periodical index for religion. Published anually, it is arranged strictly by subject heading but does include an author/editor index. Articles can be found under broad headings (e.g., Hinduism or Sikhism) or specific headings for sacred literature or dieties (e.g., Vedas or Vishnu). No abstracts.

    2. Religion Index Two: Multi-Author Works. Evanston, IL: American Theological Library Association, 1960- . Annual.
      BL 48 .R42x HAYDEN REF (Located on Table 7B)

      Companion volume to the Religion Index One: Periodicals (Entry 1 of this section) above, it indexes essays from collected works, festschriften, conference proceedings and congresses, and issues of regularly or irregularly published series and annuals. Like its companion volume, Religion Index Two is published anually, uses the same subject heading list, and arranged strictly by subject heading but includes an author/editor index. Provides access to material difficult, if not impossible, to locate otherwise.

    3. Science of Religion: Abstracts and Index of Recent Articles. Leeds: University of Leeds, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, 1976- . Quarterly.
      BL 1 .S27x HAYDEN REF (Located on Table 7B)

      This index serves as a nice companion to the Religion Index One (Entry 1 of this section). It indexes many journals not included in the Religion Index One and provides lengthy abstracts in English. Each quarterly issue begins with a table of contents listing broad categories (e.g., Vedic Religion / Hinduism, Islam) and the range of entry numbers for citations corresponding to that category. The fourth quarterly issue contains both an author and subject index for that volume providing the user with the entry number(s) for citations by a particular author or on a particular subject

    4. International Bibliography of the History of Religions. Leiden: Brill, 1 952þ1973. (ASU doesn't own 1954 and 1964.)
      BL 1 .A1 I5x HAYDEN REF (Located on Table 7B)

      Was an annual bibliography which attempted "to give as complete a list as possible of the books and articles relating to the History of Religions which were published during the year under review" (Preface). Citations are arranged following a detailed outline provided in a table of contents at the start of each issue which gives the page number on which a list of citations begins. There is no separate subject index. An author index was provided beginning in 1958.

    5. Bulletin Signaletique 527: Histoire et Sciences des Religions. Vol.33- . Paris: Centre de Documentation du C.N.R.S. 1979- . Quarterly.
      BL 1 .A1 B8x HAYDEN REF

      This is a major international index and very comprehensive in its coverage of both periodical titles and subjects in the study of religion. The arrangement of citations follows the "plan de classement" or "general outline" printed in French and English at the start of each quarterly issue. A short abstract is given for each citation in French. Each issue does contain an author index (table des auteurs) and separate subject indexes for each principle division of the "general outline" (e.g., Index des Religions D'Asie). It should be noted that the subject headings are in French. The author and subject indexes found in the quarterly issues are cumulated in a separate fifth issue for each volume called the "tables annuelles."

      This index has undergone changes in its title and the subject matter was included with other disciplines in a single index prior to 1970. Fortunately, the numbering sequence of all the volumes has remained consecutive. Listed below are the titles of the index along with the volume numbers and years corresponding to that title as well as call number changes.

      1. Bulletin Analytique: Philosophie. Vols. 1-9, 1947-1955.
        B 2 .B8x HAYDEN REF

      2. Bulletin Signaletique: Philosophie, Sciences Humaines. Vols. 10-14, 1956þ1960.
        B 2 .B8x HAYDEN REF

      3. Bulletin Signaletique: Sciences Humaines. Vols. 15-22, 1961þ1968.
        B 2 .B8x HAYDEN REF

      4. Bulletin Signaletique 519: Philosophie, Sciences Religieuses. Vol. 23, 1969.
        B 2 .B82x HAYDEN REF

      5. Bulletin Signaletique 527: Sciences Religieuses. Vols. 24-32, 1970þ1978.
        BL 1 .A1 B8x HAYDEN REF

    6. Bibliography of Asian Studies. Ann Arbor, MI: Association for Asian Studies, 1969- . Annual.
      DS 501 .F1741x HAYDEN REF

      Very detailed bibliography of articles, books, festschriften, symposia, and conference proceedings on all aspects of Asian studies including philosophy and religion. Arrangement is by country (e.g., Cambodia, India) or region (e.g., East Asia, Soviet Far East) as listed in the table of contents. These geographic categories are further subdivided according to a "subject classification" list provided in each volume. Each volume includes an author index but no separate subject index.

    7. Guide to Indian Periodical Literature. Gurgaon, Haryana, India: Indian Documentation Service, 1964- . Annual. (ASU owns 1964þ1988.)
      AI 19 .I5x HAYDEN REF

      Subject/Author index to over 500 Indian periodicals, journals, and newspapers in the humanities and social sciences. While not devoted exclusively to topics of religious interest, it does include headings and see-references for aspects of Hindu and Sikh religion and philosophy, edic literature, shrines, sects, etc.

    DICTIONARIES

    It is often helpful to have sources which will competently identify important individuals in the history of Hinduism or Sikhism, place-names, dieties, or religious/philosophical terms and concepts. The following dictionaries should be helpful for a range of such topics as explained in the individual annotations.
    1. Dowson, John. Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature. 11th ed. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1968.
      BL 1105 .D6 1968 HAYDEN REF

      Long the standard dictionary of the field. Alphabetical arrangement of the names of gods, personal and geographical names, names of sacred and other literature, terms, and concepts. Definitions are derived entirely from the work of European scholars and often include references to or quotations from this scholarship.

    2. Stutley, Margaret and James Stutley. Harper's Dictionary of Hinduism: Its Mythology, Folklore, Philosophy, Literature, and History. New York: Harper & Row, 1977.
      BL 1105 .S88x 1977 HAYDEN REF

      Excellent dictionary of names and terms to complement Dowson (Entry 1 of this section) above. The Stutleys footnote their definitions with references to scholarship and when defining, for example, the name of a god or place cite its mention in sacred and authoritative texts.

    3. Fischer-Schreiber, Ingrid, et. al. Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion: Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Zen. Boston: Shambhala, 1989.
      BL 1005 .L4813 1989 HAYDEN REF

      "Presents the basic terminology and doctrinal systems of the four great wisdom teachings of the East" (Intro.). While not devoted exclusively to Hinduism, one of its strengths is the overlap provided among traditions. Each definition begins with a letter indicating the tradition(s) to which it applies (e.g., H=Hinduism, T=Taoism) and the language of which the term defined is a part, including any equivalent it has in another of the five Asian languages covered, namely, Sanskrit, Pali, Chinese, Japanese, and Tibetan. Includes a good bibliography of primary and secondary sources for each tradition.

    4. Walker, Benjamin. Hindu World: An Encyclopedic Survey of Hinduism. 2 vols. New York: Praeger, 1968.
      BL 1105 .W34 1968 HAYDEN REF

      Lengthy discussions of terms, concepts, gods, place names, and sacred texts. While Walker's discussions are generally more detailed than those in the other dictionaries listed in this section, the terms, concepts, etc., chosen are more selective and idiosyncratic. Entries usually include references for suggested further reading.

    5. Garrett, John. Classical Dictionary of India: Illustrative of the Mythology, Philosophy, Literature, Antiquities, Arts, Manners and Customs of the Hindus. 1871. Reprint. New York: Burt Franklin, 1973.
      DS 405 .G3 1973 HAYDEN REF

      This work "contains an account of all the Hindu dieties, and all the mythological personages and objects, that are likely to be met with in the study of Hindu Literature, whether Sanskrit or vernacular" (Preface). Garrett's definitions often include quotations from a list of sources provided at the end of his preface.

    6. Bhattacharyya, Narendra Nath. Glossary of Indian Religious Terms and Concepts. Columbia, MO: South Asia Publications, 1990.
      BL 1005 .B45x 1990 HAYDEN REF

      Alphabetical arrangement of Indian religious terms and concepts. Definitions include references to sacred and authoritative texts where the concept is mentioned. A bibliography of these texts is provided. Also included is an index of terms, many of which do not have their own entry but are mentioned in other entries. Should the user not find an entry for a term in the glossary, consult this index.

    7. Cole, W. Owen and Piara Singh Sambhi. Popular Dictionary of Sikhism. London: Curzon; Glen Dale, MD: Riverdale, 1990.
      BL 2018 .C64x 1990 HAYDEN REF

      Excellent dictionary written by two Sikh scholars. It begins with an introduction giving an historical sketch of Sikhism. Definitions are given for alphabetically arranged terms, concepts, persons, places, and Sikh practices.

    ENCYCLOPEDIAS

    1. Bleeker, C. Juoco and Geo Windengren, eds. Historia Religionum: Handbook for the History of Religions. 2 vols. Leiden: Brill, 1969.
      BL 80.2 .B55 HAYDEN REF

      While perhaps not technically an encyclopedia, this source offers excellent survey articles on religions both present and past. Vol. II is entitled "Religions of the Present" and includes a 109-page article on Hinduism by a noted scholar. There is no separate article for Sikhism but it is mentioned in the article on Hinduism. There is, however, a separate article on Jainism. A select bibliography is appended to both articles. Vol. II contains a subject index for the set.

      The two encyclopedias of religion mentioned below contain excellent survey articles on Hinduism and Sikhism and cover persons, places, concepts, dieties, and festivals for these traditions as well. Articles often conclude with bibliographies of further reading. It is suggested that the index volumes for the two encyclopedias be consulted first. While the Eliade set (Entry 2 in this section) is more recent than the Hastings set (Entry 3 in this section), Hastings continues to be of great importance and usefulness.

    2. Eliade, Mircea, et. al., eds. Encyclopedia of Religion. 16 vols. New York: Macmillan, 1987.
      BL 31 .E46 1987 HAYDEN REF

    3. Hastings, James, et. al., eds. Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics. 13 vols. Reprint. New York: Scribner's, 1956þ1960.
      BL 31 .E44 HAYDEN REF

      The following encyclopedia is a new publication which will be a major reference work when completed, covering topics from architecture to Zoroastrianism as they relate to the Hindu world.

    4. Garg, Ganga Ram, et. al., eds. Encyclopaedia of the Hindu World. Vol. 1- . New Dehli: Concept Publishing, 1992- .
      BL 1105 .E53x 1992 HAYDEN REF

    SPECIALIZED DICTIONARIES, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, AND OTHER SOURCES

    Art/Architecture

    1. Encyclopedia of World Art. 16 vols. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1959-1983.
      N 31 .E533 HAYDEN REF

      Standard reference work for the history of both Western and Eastern art and architecture. The index volume for the set should be consulted first for references under such headings as Hinduism, Hindu Art, India, Indian Architecture, Indian Art, names of particular dieties, etc. Entries usually include supplemental bibliographies.

    2. Meister, Michael W., et. al., eds. Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture. Vol. 1- . New Dehli: American Institute of Indian Studies; Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1983- .
      NA 6002 .E52x ARCH STACKS

      Not an encyclopedia in the usual sense of the word. This is an ongoing scholarly study of Indian temple architecture arranged both geographically and chronologically. The encyclopedia is composed of two-volume sets; a volume of text and a volume of plates. Each volume of text treats a particular geographic area with individual chapters on a specific period within a stated timeframe and/or a particular region within the broader geographic area covered. These text volumes are followed by volumes of plates which are discussed and referenced in the chapters. Each two-volume set has a "site and temple" index and a comprehensive index is planned when the encyclopaedia is completed.

    Guru Nanak

    1. Shackle, C. Guru Nanak Glossary. Vancouver, British Columbia: University of British Columbia Press, 1981.
      PK 2659 .N27 Z459x 1981 HAYDEN STACKS

      "This is a glossary of words found in the hymns of Guru Nanak . . . contained in the Adi Granth" (Preface). It also includes words found in the Sikh scriptures from the writing of the other nine Gurus and those attributed to Shaikh Farid. Arrangement of words is in the order of their Gurmukhi spelling followed by a Romanized transcription and English definition.

    Iconography

    1. Liebert, G”sta. Iconographic Dictionary of the Indian Religions: Hinduism - Buddhism - Jainism. Leiden: Brill, 1976.
      BL 2001.2 .L5x HAYDEN REF

      Attempts to bring together in a single volume the wealth of information regarding the iconographic details of dieties in the Indian religions. Defines iconographic terms but includes dieties, their attributes, rites, religious festivals, architecture, etc., emphazising their iconographic significance. Entries are alphabetically arranged by transliterated Indian word and include references to scholarly works listed in a selected bibliography.

    2. Stutley, Margaret. Illustrated Dictionary of Hindu Iconography. London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1985.
      N 8195 .A4 S78 1985 HAYDEN REF

      Similar to Liebert (Entry 1 of this section) above but not as comprehensive. Arrangement is alphabetical by transliterated Indian word and entries include references to secondary sources. There is a short bibliography of further reading at the end. Perhaps the nicest feature of this source is a listing of English subjects (e.g., fire, sword) and their Sanskrit equivalent(s).

    Indology

    1. Roy, Ashim Kumar, and N. N. Gidwani. Dictionary of Indology. 4 vols. Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Humanities Press, 1983.
      DS 423 .R69 1983b HAYDEN REF

      Over 5000 entries, alphabetically arranged by transliterated Indian word, covering a broad range of topics (e.g., religion, mythology, and philosophy) which include terms, concepts, dieties, geographical places, and individuals.

    2. Saletore, R. N. Encyclopaedia of Indian Culture. 5 vols. Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Humanities Press, 1981.
      DS 423 .S218 1981 HAYDEN REF

      Very similar to Roy (Entry 1 of this section) above. However, Saletore's definitions are often lengthier than Roy's and include references to primary and secondary texts in support of his discussion. Includes an index.

    Literature

    When we speak of Indian literature we often mean those sacred and authoritative texts which comprise the Indian religious tradition and those written in the ancient languages of India. The following sources seek to include both ancient and modern Indian literature in the many Indian languages.
    1. Datta, Amaresh, et. al., eds. Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature. 5 vols. New Dehli: Sahitya Akademi, 1987.
      PK 2902 .E53 1987 HAYDEN REF

      "This encyclopaedia has been designed to give a fairly clear and comprehensive idea about the growth and development of Indian literature in 22 languages" (Editorial). Alphabetical arrangement of writers, scholars, literary works, movements, genres, and literary terms and concepts. Articles are signed and often include supplemental bibliographies.

    2. George, K. M., ed. Comparative Indian Literature. 2 vols. Madras: Macmillan India, 1984.
      PK 2903 .C66 1984 HAYDEN REF

      This source is divided into twelve sections, each devoted to a particular topic (e.g., language, folk literature, novel). These sections contain articles, written by Indian scholars and writers, for each of the fifteen languages included (e.g., Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit) on that particular mtopic. Articles usually include a supplemental bibliography. Contains a glossary of literary terms and translations of literary terms into the fifteen languages treated.

    Philosophy

    1. Potter, Karl H. Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies. 5+ vols. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1977- .
      B 131 .E5 1977 HAYDEN REF

      Ongoing project of an international team of scholars to "provide a definitive account of current knowledge about each of the systems of classical Indian philosophy" (Preface). The first volume is actually a massive bibliography of Sanskrit texts and secondary literature for each philosophical system. This bibliography is intended to be a table of contents for subsequent volumes. Each subsequent volume consists of an extended essay about the system along with summaries of extant works of that system. To date, four volumes in addition to the bibliography volume have been published.

    2. Feuerstein, Georg. Encyclopedic Dictionary of Yoga. New York: Paragon House, 1990.
      B 132 .Y6 F46 1990 HAYDEN REF

      Alphabetical arrangement of terms and personalities pertinent to the various schools of Yoga.

    3. Grimes, John. Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1989.
      B 131 .G67 1989 HAYDEN REF

      This dictionary "has been compiled as an introduction to the basic terms found in the major schools of Indian philosophy" (Preface). Sanskrit terms in the Devanagari script are listed first, followed by a Roman transliteration and English definition. However, the arrangement of entries is alphabetical by Roman transliteration. Also includes "fourteen charts which provide . . . information regarding relationships, categories, and source-books relevant to the individual schools" (Preface).

    Puranas

    1. Dange, Ambadas Dange. Encyclopedia of Puranic Beliefs and Practices. 5 vols. New Dehli: Navrang, 1986.
      BL 1135 .P6 E5x 1986 HAYDEN STACKS

      Places far less emphasis on personalities than does Mani (Entry 2 in this section) below in an attempt to present a picture of the society presented in these texts. For example, Dange includes entries on death, marriage, and the body not present in Mani. Vol. 5 includes an index of terms, dieties, and place names which is useful when they are discussed within another entry.

    2. Mani, Vettam. Puranic Encyclopedia. 1st English ed. New Dehli: Motilal Banarsidass, 1975.
      BL 1135 .P88 M3613 1975 HAYDEN REF

      Defines personalities, terms, concepts, and geographical names, arranged alphabetically, in the Puranas as well as the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.

    Upanisads

    1. Subrahmanian, N. S. Encyclopedia of the Upanisads. New Delhi: Sterling, 1985.
      BL 1124.56 .S83 1985 HAYDEN REF

      This work offers commentary on 108 Upanisads. Subrahmanian divides the Upanisads into seven sections, beginning with what he calls the "ten major Upanisads," and followed by other groupings (e.g., Samanya Vedanta and Saiva Upanisad). It should be noted that the enumeration and grouping of Upanisads as well as determining whether one is "genuine" or not are problematic. Unfortunately, there are no references, footnotes, or supplemental bibliography to accompany the commentary such that it must be approached with some caution. Includes an index.

    Vedic Literature

    1. Santucci, James A. Outline of Vedic Literature. Missoula, MT: Scholars Press, 1976.
      BL 1110 .S35 HAYDEN REF

      A vast body of writings comprises what we call Vedic literature and keeping it all straight can be a challenge. Santucci's work is quite helpful in this regard. It is divided into four chapters, each representing one of the classes of composition of Vedic literature, namely, Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanisads. After a brief introduction to each class of composition, Santucci provides a bibliography of critical editions, translations, and other scholarly works.

    2. Bloomfield, Maurice. Vedic Concordance. New Dehli: Motilal Barnasidass, 1990.
      PK 3009 .B66x 1990 HAYDEN REF

      Alphabetical listing by first word of every line of Vedic literature. English transliteration of each line is given followed by a precise citation to its occurence(s) in Vedic literature (e.g., Maitri-Upanisad or Kathaka-Samhita) as well as any variants. A bibliography of texts used in the compilation of this concordance is given. Note that the alphabetical arrangement follows the Sanskrit alphabet and not the Roman alphabet.

    3. MacDonnell, Arthur Anthony and Arthur Berriedale Keith. Vedic Index of Names and Subjects. 2 vols. 1912. Reprint. New Dehli: Motilal Barnasidass, [1967].
      PK 3009 .M3 1967 HAYDEN REF

      Defines proper names and subjects from the Vedas and Brahamanas. Entries often include references to other entries, secondary scholarship, and the Vedas and Brahamanas themselves. The method of citation is described in the preface. Arrangement is alphabetical by transliterated Sanskrit word following the Sanskrit and not the Roman alphabet. Thus, an English index is provided at the end of the second volume giving both volume and page numbers for entries.

    4. Suryakanta. Practical Vedic Dictionary. New Dehli: Oxford University Press, 1981.
      PK 379 .S87x HAYDEN STACKS

      Dictionary devoted exclusively to vocabulary in Vedic literature. Arrangement is alphabetical by Sanskrit word with definitions in Hindi and English.

    ATLASES

    1. Schwartzberg, Joseph E., et. al., eds. Historical Atlas of South Asia. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1978.
      G 2261 .S1 H5 1978 SCI MAP

      "This atlas seeks to provide a comprehensive cartographic record of the history of South Asia from the Old Stone Age to the present day" (Introduction). Includes maps of religious and cultural sites, Vedic India, and India as revealed in the Ramayana. Maps are followed by extensive commentary and the atlas includes an index and supplemental bibliography.

    2. al Faruqi, Isma'il Ragi and Daniel E. Sopher, eds. Historical Atlas of the Religions of the World. New York: Macmillan, 1974.
      BL 80.2 .F28 HAYDEN REF

      Includes a chapter for both Hinduism and Sikhism as well as one for Jainism. Each chapter gives a nice survey of the tradition with maps and other illustrations. Short bibliographies conclude each chapter and there is also an appendix with helpful chronologies for each tradition. However, it is far less of an atlas than Schwartzberg (Entry 1 of this section).